Slow-Cooked African Turkey with Spiced Couscous

African Style Turkey on Couscous (Crock Pot)

Overview:

Enjoy the flavors of Africa with this delightful slow-cooked dish featuring tender turkey infused with aromatic spices, served over fluffy couscous. Perfect for a comforting meal that’s rich in flavor and easy to prepare in your crock pot.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
• Serves: Not specified
• Yield: Not specified

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 turkey breast (approximately 2-3 lbs), skinless and boneless

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:

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   • Chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, grate the fresh ginger, and juice the lime.

2. Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot:

   • In the crock pot, place the chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, grated ginger, salt, pepper, and lime juice.

3. Add Turkey Breast:

   • Place the turkey breast on top of the ingredients in the crock pot.

4. Cooking:

   • Cover the crock pot with its lid.
   • Cook on LOW setting for 8 hours, or on HIGH setting for 4 hours, until the turkey is tender and cooked through.

5. Serve:

   • Once cooked, remove the turkey breast from the crock pot and slice it into serving portions.
   • Serve the tender turkey over cooked couscous, spooning some of the flavorful cooking juices and vegetables from the crock pot over each serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 273.2
• Total Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 140.7mg
• Sodium: 694.5mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 5.4g
  • Fiber: 0.6g
  • Sugar: 1.5g
• Protein: 56.4g

Notes:

• This African-inspired dish combines the heat of red pepper flakes with the freshness of lime juice and the warmth of ginger, creating a flavorful profile that complements the turkey beautifully.
• Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
• Serve this dish alongside a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Enjoy your African Style Turkey on Couscous cooked to perfection in your crock pot, bringing a taste of Africa to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor!